sticks and slingshots. they scream in protest as the bullets continue to fly. street battles sprung up in over a0 towns and cities. some sheltered behind makeshift barriers in their neighbourhoods, but the gunfire at times appeared relentless. attempts were made to save as many lives as possible. the applause here offering hope to these makeshift medics but casualties including children were reported across the country, making it the bloodiest day since the army seized power on the 1st of february. the military turned on its own people on what was supposed to be a national holiday to honour the armed forces. myanmar s british ambassador said the security forces have disgraced themselves. as general min aung hlaing inspected the troops in a grand parade, he said he would protect the country from danger. he blames protesters for the violence and a tv message warned they would be shot in the head. translation: violent acts that affect stability - and security in order to make de
we start with another day of bloodshed on the streets of myanmar. world leaders have expressed outrage at the killing of dozens of protestors, on what was the deadliest day since last month s military coup. the un secretary general antonio guterres said the violence was unacceptable and demanded a resolute international response. our correspondent laura bicker has this report from bangkok. defiant, determined and undaunted. armed with wooden sticks and slingshots. they scream in protest as the bullets continue to fly. street battles sprung up in over a0 towns and cities. some sheltered behind makeshift barriers in their neighbourhoods, but the gunfire at times appeared relentless. attempts were made to save as many lives as possible. the applause here offering hope to these makeshift medics but casualties including children were reported across the country, making it the bloodiest day since the army seized power on the 1st of february. the military turned on its own people on
the lights on famous buildings around the world are switched off for an hour as part of a campaign against climate change. hello and welcome to bbc news. the united nations has led international condemnation of myanmar s military rulers over the killing of dozens of pro democracy protesters. the us secretary of state, antony blinken, said washingon was horrified by what he called the reign of terror . there were similar statements from britain and the european union. but in a sign of how difficult it will be to agree international action its emerged delegations from china and russia were among those attending a military parade. let s get more on this with our correspondent laura bicker, who is in bangkok. laura, this development is very interesting that the presence of delegation from china and russia at the annual armed forces day, what can we read into that? it is can we read into that? it is difficult to can we read into that? it is difficult to read can we read i
they ll try again on sunday. the lights on famous buildings around the world are switched off for an hour as part of a campaign against climate change. hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. the united nations has led international condemnation of myanmar s military rulers over the killing of dozens of pro democracy protesters. the us secretary of state antony blinken said washingon was horrified by what he called the reign of terror . there were similar statements from britain and the european union. but in a sign of how difficult it will be to agree international action its emerged delegations from china and russia were among those attending a military parade. our correspondent in bangkok, laura bicker, is following developments. she said the likelihood of un sanctions is slim due to the security council vetos held by russia and china. when it comes to any kind of action from the united nations within the security council, it is worth notin
to ease the lockdown in england and deliver on its vaccination targets. the culture secretary, oliver dowden, says he s confident a further lockdown can be avoided, as long as people don t treat the easing of restrictions as a complete free for all . meanwhile, the first minister for wales, mark drakeford, revealed there had been high level talks across the four nations about the idea of so called vaccine passports . here s our political correspondent, jessica parker. teeing off the next phase outdoor sports facilities can open in england tomorrow. up to six people, or two households, can meet outdoors. this minister speaking of caution, but also confidence, that another lockdown can be avoided. ahead of each easing, we ll of course analyse the situation. we ve set out these four key tests. so, they could be delayed. these things could be delayed. well, of course they could be delayed if the situation deteriorates but, at the moment, we are on track. so, thanks to the w